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Thankfully, there has been some movement towards supporting the Steam Controller outside of the Steam app, as the SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) library now supports the controller's "touchpads, capacitive touch for sticks, and grip sense handling" (via Phoronix). In theory, that means certain games will begin to recognize the Steam Controller as a fully-functional joypad when you play them on PC. You might not see SDL support across every AAA title, but it's a major step towards controller functionality on Windows when importing non-Steam games. Testing the current functionality myself by add
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… My gripes about the controller all pertain to cosmetics, which is minor ultimately in the grand scheme of things, but if you are someone who takes pride in their gaming setup, you might find this controller difficult to fit in. …
… While I can bind its detected mouse clicks and other inputs in the game, it won't support the controller's full feature set. So, is the Steam Controller worth buying? I spent my own money on Valve's revised Steam Controller, but my experience is far from unique. …
… It's a work in progress, but the tiny pop-up screen promises to simplify the game's controls . …
… Additionally, it seems Xbox Game Pass "Starter Edition" will include Xbox Cloud Gaming, albeit with monthly time limits. It very much seems like Xbox Game Pass' new Starter Edition will be cheaper still than even the Xbox Game Pass Essentials tier, which currently runs at $9.99 per month. …
… That's where Microsoft's free Xbox controller and subscriptions come in. 1 year of Microsoft 365 is $99, and 1 year of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is a whooping $360, so that's a huge saving right there. Plus, the free Xbox controller is icing on the cake. …
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